Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Cranberry Collins and a DIY Cranberry Cocktail Party

So, did I ever mention my slight obsession with housewares? Part of it is being a food photographer, of course, but I like them even apart from that. Some women browse in the shoe department but I'm over in the kitchen department eyeing a new casserole dish. Add to that my fondness not just for cocktails but for barware and it can get to be an expensive habit. I've found a decent number of "treasures" in dusty old thrift shops and flea markets but those are hit or miss. The fact is that when I know what I need, I shop at the restaurant supply stores.

Most are "downtown" somewhere, in whatever city you live, and then you have to get it all home which is especially difficult if you live in a city like mine, where people don't have cars.

For me, the key to restaurant supply happiness is an online store and shipping. And a little self-restraint. Or not.

What I wanted to do was throw a DIY holiday cocktail party with cranberries as the base and then give people options for which spirits they like, how much sugar, how much citrus, etc. They could just customize it themselves. I provided the recipe for a cranberry version of the classic gin based Tom Collins cocktail but those same flavors would also work with vodka or bourbon so I put out all of them and let my guests choose.

But a party like this meant that I needed bottles (another little obsession) for the cranberry juice and simple syrup, glasses, dishes to put the citrus in, napkins, straws, etc., etc. And I got it all at Restaurantware online. My only problem now is how much more they have that I want. Send help. Or gift certificates. Cheers!

by Hungry Couple

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

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Ingredients (1 Serving)

2 oz. Gin

1 oz. Cranberry juice

1/2 oz. Lemon juice

1/2 oz. Simple syrup

2 oz. Club soda

Instructions

Combine the gin, cranberry juice, lemon juice and simple syrup in a chilled cocktail glass and top with the club soda.

Garnish with some sugared cranberries or a wedge of lemon, if desired.

Now this is looking really delicious dear and I am glad that you shared its recipe here. I am planning to throw a party for my close ones at event space nyc and I will definitely include this drink in party. Thanks.